10 Horror Movie Robots That Scared Us Out Of Our Minds
5. The T-800 - The Terminator
With its indestructible endoskeleton, dead-eyed stare, and unintentional grin, it’s easy to believe The Terminator was birthed out of James Cameron’s fever dream.
But what makes Arnie's most iconic character stand out among other killer robots is how personal his mission is. He's not trying to kill all humans - he's specifically targeting Sarah Connor. The T-800 may be a thoughtless machine, but it's impossible for Sarah Connor not to see him as evil incarnate, since his top priority is killing her. Because everyone The Terminator murders is a means to get to Sarah Connor, she can't help feeling partially responsible, making her hate the Cyberdyne-crafted android even more.
But what makes The Terminator so terrifying is how relentless he is. Although Sarah Connor can run and hide, she knows she'll eventually have to face her tormentor, since he will never tire or give up.
But because he's composed of a titanium alloy, he's borderline indestructible. After being blasted by a shotgun, hit by a car, blown up, and ripped in half, this son-of-a-bitch just keeps coming. Although his appearance and goal is frightening, it's his unrelenting determination that scared us the most.